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Pathways to decarbonisation episode two: steelmaking technology

Pathways to decarbonisation episode two: steelmaking technology

WEBNov 5, 2020 · the integrated steelmaking process featuring the blast furnace/basic oxygen furnace (BF/BOF), where iron ore is the major source of iron units; and; electric steelmaking based on the electric arc furnace (EAF), where steel scrap or direct reduced iron (DRI) are the major iron feedstock materials. Figure 1: major steelmaking process .

BHP welcomes first recruits in train driver recruitment drive

BHP welcomes first recruits in train driver recruitment drive

WEBAug 24, 2021 · BHP, Western Australian Iron Ore Asset President, Brandon Craig said: "We are committed to doing our part to address critical skills shortages and create new pathways for people to enter the mining industry. This 20 million investment will advance the skills base in rail, and train the next generation of train drivers.

Renewable energy | BHP

Renewable energy | BHP

WEBThe future of renewable energy relies on essential resources. If the world is to stay within a ºC budget, it will need to transition to renewable energy. This transition will rely on essential resources like the copper, nickel and iron ore produced by BHP. The growing demand for these resources is happening now.

Operational GHG emissions reductions | BHP

Operational GHG emissions reductions | BHP

WEBThe GHG emissions intensity of our operated assets in CY2022 is estimated to rank in the first quartile (iron ore and nickel) or first half (copper and metallurgical coal) of global mining operations analysed, based on CY2022 data from Skarn Associates and reported BHP data for CY2022 (as Skarn Associates' data is prepared on a calendar year ...

BHP Australia iron ore rail workers approve industrial ...

BHP Australia iron ore rail workers approve industrial ...

WEBOct 27, 2023 · BHP's iron ore operations in Western Australia state's Pilbara region include four processing hubs and five mines, connected by more than 1,000 kms (621 miles) of rail infrastructure and port ...

BHP looks to expand iron ore exports from Port Hedland

BHP looks to expand iron ore exports from Port Hedland

WEBApr 28, 2020 · BHP's iron ore exports last financial year totalled 238 million tonnes, around 85 percent of capacity. Forecast shipments this year stand at 273 – 286 million tonnes. "Any increase in our ...

Blupe, Rio Tinto and BHP join forces on plan for low carbon .

Blupe, Rio Tinto and BHP join forces on plan for low carbon .

WEBFeb 9, 2024 · In short: Steelmaker Blupe and iron ore producers Rio Tinto and BHP have joined forces hoping to fast track the production of green steel. They are exploring the development of an electric ...

BHP to destroy at least 40 Aboriginal sites, up to 15,000 years .

BHP to destroy at least 40 Aboriginal sites, up to 15,000 years .

WEBJun 11, 2020 · Mining giant BHP Billiton is poised to destroy at least 40 – and possibly as many as 86 – significant Aboriginal sites in the central Pilbara region of Western Australia (WA) to expand its A4 ...

Our businesses | BHP

Our businesses | BHP

WEBOur assets are a set of one or more geographically close operations, including opencut and underground mines. We produce essential commodities through our assets, including iron ore, metallurgical coal, copper and nickel, and we are moving into potash. Our operated assets are wholly owned and operated by BHP or owned as a joint venture and ...

Fatal Accident At Iron Ore Yandi | BHP

Fatal Accident At Iron Ore Yandi | BHP

WEBFatal Accident At Iron Ore Yandi. Share. 04 September 2008. We regret to advise that a fatality has occurred at BHP Billiton's Yandi mining operations involving a HWE Mining employee. Police have attended the site. At this stage we can provide no more information except to stress that our immediate priorities are the welfare of the family of ...

Metallurgical coal | BHP

Metallurgical coal | BHP

WEBMetallurgical coal is an essential ingredient in the production of steel, making it one of the most widely used building materials on earth. It takes around 770 kilograms of coal to make one ton of steel, with approximately 70 per cent of global steel produced in basic oxygen blast furnaces. Our challenge is to continue producing the coal ...

BHP awards bulk carrier tender to EPS to transport iron ore

BHP awards bulk carrier tender to EPS to transport iron ore

WEBSep 4, 2020 · In July last year, BHP floated a bulk carrier tender for LNGfuelled vessels to transport its iron ore. EPS provided a competitive bid with an improved vessel design, fuel efficiency and reduction in GHG emissions, Pant said. The fleet of five vessels will have a deadweight tonnage of 209,000 and will be powered by LNG, which produces lower .

BHP celebrates delivery of three billion tonnes of iron ore to China

BHP celebrates delivery of three billion tonnes of iron ore to China

WEB20 September 2023. BHP has officially celebrated the shipment of three billion tonnes of highquality iron ore to China, hosting key customer representatives on a tour of BHP's Pilbara and Port Hedland operations in Western Australia, and at a gala event in Perth. BHP Chief Commercial Officer Vandita Pant and Asset President WA Iron Ore ...

Brenda celebrates 25 years of service | BHP

Brenda celebrates 25 years of service | BHP

WEBDec 16, 2020 · She has just celebrated the momentous milestone of 25 years of service. Brenda served nine years in the Royal Australian Air Force before joining BHP in 1995. One of her first projects was the deployment of the first multifunction devices (photocopiers) to all WA Iron Ore sites. She also managed the transition of BHP's fleet of analogue ...

South Flank | BHP

South Flank | BHP

WEBSouth Flank will be one of the world's largest iron ore operations integrating the latest advances in autonomousready fleets, digital connectivity and modular design. This is a rare opportunity to be at the forefront of an industry step change. Your work at South Flank will shape the future of BHP and play a pivotal role in the creation of a ...

Samarco Iron Ore Mine, Alegria, Brazil

Samarco Iron Ore Mine, Alegria, Brazil

WEBMar 22, 2000 · Samarco Mineracão's Alegria iron ore mine, Brazil. Samarco Mineracão's Alegria iron ore mine is in Brazil's Iron Quadrangle, about north of the depleted Germano deposit, within the districts of Mariana and Ouro Preto in the state of Minas Gerais. The process plant pumps concentrate via a slurry pipeline to facilities at Ponta .

BHP's booming iron ore mines slowed at port

BHP's booming iron ore mines slowed at port

WEBJan 19, 2023 · The mismatch between production and exports means BHP has built up more than tonnes of iron ore stockpiles. Bloomberg. BHP's mines set a record in the past six months by digging up ...

BHP commissions South Flank iron ore mine in Australia

BHP commissions South Flank iron ore mine in Australia

WEBMay 20, 2021 · Credit: BHP. BHP has commenced production from the South Flank iron ore mine in the central Pilbara, Western Australia (WA). The South Flank project comprises an 80Mtpa crushing and screening plant, an overland conveyor system, and stockyard and train loading facilities. The project will replace the production from the .

Vale opens largest iron ore mine in its history

Vale opens largest iron ore mine in its history

WEBDec 18, 2016 · According to Vale, S11's mineral potential is 10 billion tons of iron ore, and blocks C and D together have reserves of billion metric tons. The first geological surveys in the region ...

Rio Tinto, BHP Blupe: Decarbonising Steelmaking

Rio Tinto, BHP Blupe: Decarbonising Steelmaking

WEBFeb 16, 2024 · In a bid to accelerate the decarbonisation of steelmaking, Rio Tinto, BHP and Blupe have partnered to explore the development of Australia's first ironmaking electric smelting furnace (ESF) pilot plant. Rio Tinto and BHP are Australia's two largest iron ore producers, whilst Blupe is the country's biggest .

BHP signs Letter of Intent for AustraliaEast Asia iron ore Green .

BHP signs Letter of Intent for AustraliaEast Asia iron ore Green .

WEB06 April 2022. A consortium, led by the Global Maritime Forum and consisting of BHP, Rio Tinto, Oldendorff Carriers and Star Bulk Carriers Corp., have today signed a letter of intent (LOI) to assess the development of an iron ore Green Corridor between Australia and East Asia. To mobilize demand for green shipping and to scale zero or near ...

Union withdraws industrial action at BHP's Pilbara iron ore .

Union withdraws industrial action at BHP's Pilbara iron ore .

WEBNov 23, 2023 · Credit: Wikimedia Commons. A union representing train drivers at BHP's Pilbara iron ore operations in Western Australia has withdrawn industrial action ahead of an updated employment offer from ...

Careers | BHP

Careers | BHP

WEBA world of opportunities. BHP offers roles in over 90 global loions, ranging from experienced mining positions to accelerated apprenticeships, new to industry training, engineering opportunities and office and business roles. A rewarding opportunity could be waiting for you at BHP. Choose from the loions below:

South Flank is 84% complete, BHP says

South Flank is 84% complete, BHP says

WEBDec 1, 2020 · Construction of BHP's South Flank iron mine, in Western Australia, is some 84% complete, project manager Simon Thomas said at the Global Iron and Steel Forecast conference. According to the ...

Economic and Commodity Outlook | BHP

Economic and Commodity Outlook | BHP

WEBBHP produces essential resources the world needs to decarbonise and develop more sustainably, including copper for the expanded electricity networks critical to the energy transition, nickel for the batteries needed to power electric vehicles and higherquality iron ore and metallurgical coal for the steel needed to build our cities and create ...

Major reshuffle across BHP exec leadership team

Major reshuffle across BHP exec leadership team

WEBDec 12, 2023 · BHP Group has carried out a major executive leadership team reshuffle, with four key appointments announced by CEO Mike Henry. The BHP office building in Houston, Texas, US. Credit: JHVEPhoto/Shutterstock. In a major leadership reshuffle at BHP, Vandita Pant moves from her role as chief commercial officer (CCO) to chief .

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WEBThe former BHP Billiton logo. BHP (full name BHP Group Limited, formerly known as BHP Billiton) is an Australian multinational mining and metals public company headquartered in Melbourne, Australia.. The Broken Hill Proprietary Company was founded on 16 July 1885 in the mining town of Silverton, New South Wales. By 2017, BHP was the world's .